Extra Legislature Session Drafts Military and Legal Moves
Denver May 4 An extra session of the legislature considered financing the state militia debt and paying arrears for military occupation amid strike turmoil. Gov Ammons urged measures for compulsory arbitration, state police powers, gun controls, and potential impeachment talk circulated. The call also included provisions for a general court martial and investigations into Ludlow era events.
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Denver
John Chase
State National 1Rd
Ludlow
Chase
Tiale
Wititta
Lsa
Ammons
Joint Seasion
House Chamber
Lee
Motification Committee
Pearce
A. 1
Finch
Colorado” Anti-Saioon League
Colorado Strike Zone Concerted Military Move
Maj. W. A. Holbrook announced Col. James Lockett of the Eleventh U S cavalry would arrive in Trinidad at 7:80 tomorrow to assume command of federal forces in Colorado. Guards at Watson and Rouse mines have turned over guns to soldiers. negotiations for surrender of arms by all parties expected to move faster with troops in place.
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Trinidad
W. A. Holbrook
James Lockett
Eleventh
United States Cavalry
Colorado
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Watson and Rouse
Huerfano County
C. C. Smith
Colorado, Fuel and Iron Company
Victor American” Fuel Company
United States
Holbrook
Bottle note from doomed steamer found at Park Point
A torn note from a bottle recovered on Park Point Duluth May 4 describes last words aboard an ill-fated steamer. The message reads goodbye to all and hints at a doomed voyage, reflecting tragedy tied to the night’s incident.
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Duluty
Minn
God
Park Point
Crazy man kills wife and wounds boy near Tacoma
In Tacoma on May 4 Joseph Mosolf shot his wife through a kitchen window near South Hill and fatally wounded his four year old son. He claimed no intent to kill and fled to a hospital before being arrested. Neighbors say he recently suffered illness and temporary insanity.
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Tacoma
Joseph Mosolf
South Hill
Puyatlup
Mosolf
Trial set for Hocker on murder charge in New York
Tomorrow in New York May 4 the second trial of former police lieutenant Charles Hocker on a murder attempt charge opens. District Attorney Whitman will call 70 witnesses. Many new faces expected in the witness chair as the state again pursues the Rose murder tale, with corroborating testimony from Ardate Webber and Harry Vallon.
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New York
Charles Hocker
Herman Rowerthal
Whitman
Rose
Aridate” Webber
Harry Vallon
Border arms embargo eased for most munitions
Kivaso Texas May 4 officials and army guard the border as they report that embargo restrictions have been softened. The ban remains on guns ammunition explosives and aircraft, with a liberal construction now applied to other arms.
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Kivaso
Texas
Jewelry stolen by three highwaymen near Wanney nonmen
Kansas City Missouri May 4 three highwaymen robbed a man identified as W A Warren whose report said jewelry worth 1000 dollars and 41000 in negotiable checks drafts and notes were taken. Warren claimed his home was in Wyoming and he held extensive sheep interests there.
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Kansas City
W. A. Warren
Hyomel Claim for Catarrh Relief Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement urges use of Hyomel for catarrh and head colds, claiming rapid relief with no stomach dosing. It promises refunds through Smith Drug Co. and Paxson & Rockefeller Co. if not benefited and urges immediate trial. The copy touts ease of use and lasting relief while warning against deep seated disease.
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Smith
Drug Company of
Anaconda
Paxson & Rockefeller Co
Butte
Mediation talks intensify with Huerta delegates in play
Mediators report satisfaction with Huerta chosen delegates. One appointee, a 60 year old lawyer renowned in international law, is a key Huerta adviser linked to the Madero downfall. The second Huerta delegate, Senor Garza, is a young lawyer and secretary to the president under Porfirio Diaz.
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Huerta
Mexico
Muerta
Felix Diaz
Madero
Senor Ga
Federals to make final stand at San Luis Potosi
Juarez May 4. General Caballero leads constitutional forces before Tampico and refuses an armistice request from General Zara Kora. Rumors say federals plan evacuation from Saltitostland at San Luis Potosi as troop trains load for departure. Avilar prepares parade for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
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San Luis Potosi
Caballero
Fidel Avilar
Juarez
Zaragoza
Diaz
Puebla
Fed eral actions near Vera Cruz amid rail disruption
Reports from Vera Cruz say federal activity in the interior front was to blow up a San Francisco bridge on the narrow la ter road used by General Scott in his advance on Mexico City. Unconfirmed. Belisario Funston notes the railroad. Another section of tracks reportedly torn up. American consuls ordered to cede interests to the French coast as food prices rise due to supplies from country districts.
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Vera Cruz
Frent
San Francisco
Eral Scott
Mex City
Beli
Lerick Funston
Fed
Frontera
Progresso
Puerto
Mexico
Cari
Good Impression Made by Soldiers in Mexico
Brig Gen Frederick Funston toured near Vera Cruz visiting El Tejar and El efar south of the city on a short train of flatcars with infantry escort. He noted happy outposts, a strengthened force with artillery and marines, and villagers paid promptly for supplies while Americans sought permission before digging.
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Vera Cruz
Frederick Funston
el Efar
el Tejar
John H. Russell
Mexico
Refugees head to Mexico City as talks falter
In Mexico City on May 4 hundreds of refugees flocked in while a special train from Brazil prepared to take Americans to Puerto Mexico. Carranza refused to join armistice talks, saying campaigns against Saltillo San Luis Potosi and Tampico would continue with vigor, leaving constitutionalist interests to U S representatives.
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Mexico City
Puerto Mexico
Huerta
Lionel Car
Jen
el Paso
Texas
Washington
Carranza
United States
Muerta
Carransa
Saltillo
San Luis Potosi
Tampico
Mediation Prospects for Mexico Clouded by Carranza Refusal
A telegram from three South American envoys seeking a diplomatic solution to the Mexican problem reports General Carranza declined an armistice with General Huerta. The mediators withdrew an invitation for a personal representative to join negotiations in Mazatlan, San Francisco reported May 4. The armored cruiser West Virginia under Captain J S McKean arrived at Mazatlan with its full complement.
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Washington
Carranza
Huerta
San Francisco
Mazatlan
West Virginia
J. S. McKean
Golden Gate
Archbishop Resin Named Cardinal in Rome Procession
The archbishop of Quebec Munsionor Resin was created a cardinal by the pope and left Quebec today for New York en route to Rome. He will ascend the consistory on May 2 and receive the cardinal's hat.
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Quebec
Munsionor Resin
New York
Rome
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